Chas. Jones Add.
Strong schools draw families here
Median $218K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 3.8/10
The grid of tight lots and modest homes hits you right away—this is dense, purposeful development on five acres in Southeast Grand Rapids. Chas. Jones Add. sits within the Seeds of Promise community area, where resident-led initiatives have been reshaping the neighborhood for over two decades. You're steps from transit and Alexander Park, with over a hundred restaurants and a dozen grocers within a mile, making the car optional for most errands. Median home values hover around $149K, and the subdivision feeds into Grand Rapids Public Schools. Downtown is a quick 5.6-minute drive, while Gerald R. Ford International sits 22.6 miles north—close enough for weekend travel without the airport noise.
Why people love it here
Center for Economicology
- Middle — 3.3 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$218K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Alexander Park: 4 min walk
- Paul I Phillips Recreation Center: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Chas. Jones Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,480/mo
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Based on 29 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$218K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
28
Median Lot Size
0.12 ac
4129 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Alexander Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Bere Store
+1 more
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
+1 more
Gladys' Grille
+1 more
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
+1 more
Alexander Park
+1 more
Cherry Hill Green Playground
Fisk Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Hall Street trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
+1 more
Grandville Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Madison/Delaware (SB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Madison Square Library
+1 more
daycare
Wealthy Theater
+1 more
Crime in Chas. Jones Add. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chas. Jones Add. home (around $218,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,450 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,450/mo | $38,666 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,669/mo | $44,517 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,743/mo | $46,473 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Chas. Jones Add. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(30)
Great Giant Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Bere Store
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
+27 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(22)
Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Restaurant
Big 50 & Lil' Jay Bbq
Restaurant
New China Carry Out (Order Online Available)
Restaurant
Tacos El Chavo
Restaurant
Keke’s Kitchen
Restaurant
+17 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(22)
Arvon Brewing Co. - GR Taproom
Bar
Sophisticated Gentelmen & ladies Auxiliary club
Bar
Eastern Kille Wealthy
Bar
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Madison Park School
Grand Rapids High School
School
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Morris School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
8th Day Gym
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
My Little Munchkins Childcare Learning Center
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Chas. Jones Add.
- What do homes cost in Chas. Jones Add.?
- The median home value in Chas. Jones Add. is about $218,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chas. Jones Add. housing market?
- no homes are listed in Chas. Jones Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chas. Jones Add.?
- Chas. Jones Add. is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Center for Economicology (8/10).
- Is Chas. Jones Add. walkable?
- Chas. Jones Add. scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.